Rock Art.........

and on that snowy day near the end of October,

our merry band braved a walk......

to see.....

these petroglyph treasures near Abo Mission....

and 

were treated to

strikingly sweet berries from a large Algerita bush

at the end of the trail....

Thank You to Ranger Billy Weinman, 

our most excellent guide for this adventure!

Gran Quivira ruins..............

Gran Quivira

It is difficult to wrap one's head around the fact that this area, where I now reside, was near the major trading route from Mexico City to Santa Fe, el Camino Real, in the 17th Century......

I remain..........

a respectful student....

In awe of this beauty and opportunity.....to 

experience this amazing place.....